Copernicus, Nicolas (1543)
Astronomer known for figuring out that the sun is the center of our solar system
Famous People Who Died on May 24
From the Who2 database of 4,809 musicians, actors, historical figures, and other celebrities:
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Ellington, Duke (1974)
Performer of "Take the 'A' Train" -
Garrison, William Lloyd (1879)
Civil War-era abolitionist who published The Liberator -
Johnson, Denis (2017)
The author of 'Tree of Smoke' and 'Jesus' Son' -
Mitchell, Joseph (1996)
The author of "Joe Gould's Secret" -
Turner, Tina (2023)
The singer of "What's Love Got to Do With It?"